tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post3291468457526385007..comments2023-10-05T17:36:23.029+01:00Comments on Having my cake and eating it too: The TreeJoanna Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944673677004607976noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-58917431287798579052009-07-05T08:16:41.777+01:002009-07-05T08:16:41.777+01:00Don't look at it as the end of your old life (...Don't look at it as the end of your old life (you were not happy anyway) but the start of a new life where you are free to come and go as you like.<br /><br />You might be entitled to housing benefit and or council tax benefit.Lady in redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835625473505921821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-33333344910366710932009-07-05T01:55:59.380+01:002009-07-05T01:55:59.380+01:00The regret will pass quickly once you realize how ...The regret will pass quickly once you realize how profound your happiness will be.nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-34392538685046832872009-07-04T20:56:51.197+01:002009-07-04T20:56:51.197+01:00Mentally write the deposit off. If you get it back...Mentally write the deposit off. <i>If</i> you get it back it's a nice surprise and you can treat yourself.<br /><br />Put a chain on the door. It doesn't stop the really determined idiot but gives you five seconds grace.<br /><br />Make a note of all the make, model number and serial numbers of all your electrical appliances, cameras, etc. and keep the note safe in writing somewhere you&#Kevin Musgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472110857057175327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-22936976050067923602009-07-04T18:11:24.851+01:002009-07-04T18:11:24.851+01:00I have a friend who rents a number of properties o...I have a friend who rents a number of properties out. He's made it his rule that no-one gets their deposit back regardless of how well kept the house is. As soon as the money is handed over, it's his. I have been stung by this on a few occasions and the deposit holding scheme that held my money for one property collapsed and I still haven't had my money back. I agree with Fat Emma Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472955944082010850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-23490030254886141632009-07-04T14:02:16.777+01:002009-07-04T14:02:16.777+01:00Get proof they changed the locks.Get proof they changed the locks.hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341805107057968097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-85467229056676791992009-07-04T11:09:28.230+01:002009-07-04T11:09:28.230+01:00Actually there's a new scheme to prevent that ...Actually there's a new scheme to prevent that kind of deposit problem, it's run by your local authority. Basically when you hand over your deposit ensure the landlords are members of this scheme. It means that the deposit is held by the scheme and in the event of any dispute they will arbitrate. Phone the local authority about it<br />Also, apply for single person council tax discount BenefitScroungingScumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-47816410580185521932009-07-04T10:56:23.821+01:002009-07-04T10:56:23.821+01:00You NEVER get your deposit back, no matter what. T...You NEVER get your deposit back, no matter what. The landlord always finds some pretext to withhold it, so when you terminate the lease, simply withhold the last month's (or two as appropriate) rent!Fat Controllerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041653310357187641noreply@blogger.com